{"product_id":"9781504022484","title":"The Ballad of the White Horse: An Epic Poem","description":"\u003cb\u003eA rousing ballad based on the true story of legendary Saxon king Alfred the Great\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the dark times before a unified England, warring tribes roved and sparred for territory across the British Isles. \u003ci\u003eThe Ballad of the White Horse\u003c\/i\u003e records the deeds and military accomplishments of Alfred the Great as he defeats the invading Danes at the Battle of Ethandun. Published in 1911, this poem follows the battle—from the gathering of the chiefs to the last war cry—with a care to rhythm, sound, and language that makes it a magnificent work of art as well as a vital piece of English history.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e A significant influence on the structure of Tolkien’s \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ballad of the White Horse\u003c\/i\u003e transforms the thrilling exploits of a courageous leader into an inspirational Christian allegory.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131218280688,"sku":"9781504022484","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781504022484_p0.jpg?v=1769897350","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781504022484","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}